Black-crowned Antshrike
Thamnophilus atrinucha
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The Black-crowned Antshrike is a medium-sized antshrike of Central American and northwestern South American lowland forests, with males showing a black cap, grey body, and black-barred wings. It ranges from Honduras south to Colombia and Ecuador, inhabiting dense forest undergrowth and thickets. It feeds on large insects and spiders, foraging methodically in pairs through the forest understory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,6 cm | 5.4 in |
| Peso | 23,633333333333336 g | 0.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 9-10 days.
Tamanho da postura
2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Thamnophilidae |
| Genus | Thamnophilus |
| Espécies | Thamnophilus atrinucha |
Distribution
Black-crowned Antshrike has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Thamnophilidae family